ALISSON BECKER INJURY NEWS

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has provided an update about his current injury status.

The 26-year-old Brazil international has been out of action for almost 7 weeks due to a calf problem he sustained against Norwich City on the opening day of the season. He is, however, now training outside at Melwood and according to the player himself, he’s closing in on a return to action.

“I can go outside to the pitch to do some goalkeeper work and I feel very well. I feel confident and I think now it’s just about getting all my power, all my confidence to come back and do what I love to do.

“It’s massive because if I look back, two weeks ago I couldn’t even walk properly. Now I’m running, jumping on my right leg that was injured so I’m really happy for that.

“It’s great. When you are a player you want to have the contact with the ball, with the guys on the pitch, the routine of training. It’s what I love to do.

“The games, the atmosphere at Anfield, the away games, all games when I watch on the TV, I just think how I want to play, I want to be there, I want to help my teammates. I’m looking forward [to returning], I can’t wait anymore.”

Commenting on his deputy, Adrián, Alisson added: “He’s a special guy who came late in the season, he just came and shows everyone his value, not just as a player but as a person and that is the more important thing.

“He is doing very well on the pitch. I have peace to recover in a proper way so it’s better for everyone.

“You can see that [he’s settled] on the pitch, you know a player just can play as he is playing if you are set up with the place, with the people, if you are happy here and you can see he is very happy here.

“He helped us to win a title already, he is helping us a lot in the games to win points. That is the most important thing for us in the season to achieve our goals.”